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Short perspectives drawn from the realities of governance, risk, and transformation in South Africa.
A decade of stronger B-BBEE scorecard performance shows real compliance gains, but the next test is whether that activity created enduring economic capability and genuine participation.
Read more ->A governance statement on the proposed 30 June national march: constitutional rights matter, but so do responsibility, institutional restraint, and the protection of every citizen at the same time.
Read more ->We are compiling a handbook on stewardship, integrity and accountability in South Africa's transformation ecosystem - and welcome input from publishers, institutions, practitioners and sponsors who want to engage with the work.
Read more ->South Africa's transformation economy has learned to reward compliant process metrics while avoiding the harder question of whether lives, businesses, and communities are materially changing.
Read more ->Compliance scores can rise while communities remain excluded. Real transformation requires governance that measures impact, not administrative participation.
Read more ->The draft 2026 B-BBEE Code amendments signal momentum, but they still prioritize measurement mechanics over governance, diligence, and impact assurance.
Read more ->Boards must oversee supplier risk, ESD impact, and governance early - not reactively. Early visibility and director diligence are now boardroom imperatives.
Read more ->Effective governance in South Africa begins with the Constitution. Boards must embed ethical courage and model values that predate even King I.
Read more ->Boards are now expected to show governance proof, not posture. King V, FATF and FICA enforcement drive a shift from box-ticking to evidence-based accountability.
Read more ->B-BBEE fronting and fake transformation deals are under heavy scrutiny. Boards must embed ethics and verification into upliftment claims or face serious legal and reputational risk.
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